Music and Physical Development Teacher (PK & TK)

Job Class: Part-Time Exempt (35% FTE)

Reports to: Site Supervisor

EBI is seeking faculty and staff members who, in addition to their specific responsibilities, demonstrate the following:

• Enjoy working in an international, diverse school environment;
• Share in our values of bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, global citizenship, and the cultivation of character;
• Support the mission of EBI;
• Bring a positive attitude and a sense of professionalism to the School community.

The teacher will guide students through the different learning processes involved with various subjects and/or skills, thus contributing to the students’ development as mature, capable, and responsible world citizens. The teacher must be able to develop and maintain a classroom environment that ensures effective learning and incorporates pedagogical innovations and research. The teacher must employ the appropriate teaching methodology in order to meet established program objectives and be capable of understanding and meeting the needs of early childhood students.

Planning & Preparation for Learning

• Know the subject matter well and have a good grasp of how early learners develop both musically and physically.
• Familiarity with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Units of Inquiry for PK and TK to plan classes with unit-related ideas, essential questions, knowledge, and skill goals.
• Planning collaboratively with the
• Design age-appropriate physical activities that promote gross motor skill development, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness.

• Master's degree in Music and Physical Development or related field;
• Experience working with early childhood students;
• Familiarity with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and support the school's mission and values.